Off Piste Skiing: Poor conditions at low altitude

Sat, 11 February 2017

Technical

Distance: 12.9 km

Trip Reports

Vertical Climbed: 0 meters (0 feet)

Vertical Descended: 1,600 meters

Avalanche Risk: 2

Snowline: 970

Description

We skied just the middle part of the fantom village. The snow depths were not too bad here but the snow was heavy where it hadn't been skied. Lack of snow under the trees. Much worse conditions compared to a couple of weeks ago.

On piste not bad above 1200m, poor below. The foehn really trashed the snow again and the lack of established base is really apparent.

Weather: Warm - strong southerly wind

Access: Clear

Country: France Area: Chartreuse Trailhead: St Hilaire du Touvet

Participants:JG

 

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